Zen8 Early Black Friday 55% Discount Sale
Zen8 is a VERY reasonably-priced indoor swim trainer, and now is a good time to get one if you plan to boost your swim strength over the colder winter months ahead.
Use this link to access the awesome discount (up to 55%); you never know, they might work together – probably not, but mine is great if you miss their sale.
It is an inexpensive product. Check out the image below, which shows a maxed-out bundle for GBP177 and a significant upgrade for existing owners at GBP97.
TL;DR – ZEN8 is a cheap, time-saving way to add to your pool fitness. Simulating swim-brick workouts from home is useful, building functional strength and is good for a pre-race warm-up. I like it. It has its place.
Last Updated on 27 January 2026 by the5krunner
My favourite kit and nutrition
- Maurten — the race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mix engineered to be easy on the stomach.
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter — the small adapter that keeps your charging cable tidy at the stem. Essential for race day.
- Garmin charging puck — the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session.
- Ravemen FR300 — front light that mounts directly under your Garmin or Wahoo head unit. Keeps your bars clean and your beam pointed where it matters.
- Garmin Varia RTL515 — radar rear light that alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. Pairs with your Edge or Garmin watch.
- Stryd — the footpod that brings running power to your Garmin. The single most useful running upgrade I have made.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2 — the power meter pedals most serious cyclists end up choosing. Accurate, easy to move between bikes.
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tfk is the founder and author of the5krunner, an independent endurance sports technology publication. With 20 years of hands-on testing of GPS watches and wearables, and competing in triathlons at an international age-group level, tfk provides in-depth expert analysis of fitness technology for serious athletes and endurance sport competitors. ID
